Betty Jean Lanning

June 18, 1935 ~ March 16, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Betty Reed Lanning, 77, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Universal Health Care Center after a long battle with cancer.
A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Emmette and Lucy Stroupe Reed and was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Morris and Lloyd Reed.
Betty was a private duty nurse giving excellent care to her patients. She was a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed. She loved her pets, enjoyed cooking, canning and doing crafts.
She is survived by her husband, Homer Lanning, a son, Rick Lanning of Fletcher, a step-daughter, Sandy Church, two step-granddaughters and three step-greatgrandchildren all of California. Betty is also survived by a sister, Doris Rice and her husband, Larry of Asheville as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and at other times will be at the home of her sister, Doris Rice 273 Mills Gap Road Asheville.
The family request that memorials be made to CarePartners P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, N.C. 28813 or to the Asheville Humane Society 72 Lees Creek Road Asheville, N.C. 28806.
We will miss and love her greatly. I am glad to have known her. God has plans for her and I hope its Great.
Rick my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family- May God comfort all of you in your time of sorrow.
MOTHER ,YOU WERE THERE WHEN I CAME INTO THIS WORLD,I WAS THERE WHEN YOU LEFT IT. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME LOVE EVERY MOMENT IN BETWEEN.
RICK
Very sorry Rick,
I personally experienced your pain 22 years ago to the day, losing my Mother…
Their is no love like a Mother’s love
I am so sorry for your loss,Rick.My thoughts and prayers are with you….Teresa
Rick, Sorry to hear about you Mom. I know you will be hurting for a while but things will get better, I just remember all the great times and fun I had with my Mom before she went on to heaven and all the Love she not only had for me, but had for everyone. My thoughts are with you my friend.
Blake
God knows what is best for us. My heart is heavy for your family. We will miss her. She was a lovely lady and a good friend. My love and sympathy to all of her family. Betty Riddle (Ray’s Ex)
Homer and family,
I remember so fondly Betty’s smile. It always lit up the room. I loved her humor and the way she raised her eyebrows when she looked at you like ‘What did you just say?’ I will miss her and am deeply sorry for your loss. I shall keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to the family